More About Bowler, Derby Hat

Who knew that the details along with their shape and color that this hat in the 1920’s would also be worn by women. This trend all started when British railway workers made it famous that in Ecuador, the women of Quechua people started using bowler hats.

Bowler and derby hats were popular during the Victorian era and with the middle and upper class, they also came to be worn by officers as a part of their uniform. This hat type has had quite a history and still remains a popular hat type for both costumes and everyday wear. These hats are making a comeback, keep the trend going with a great bowler derby, or even a top hat.

The top hat was created in the 18th century. In 1797 a man named Hetherington first wore the hat on the streets and people were so taken aback by the over the top style that Hetherington hat was actually arrested for disturbing the peace.